McDonnell Planetarium bow tradition began as 1966 prank

For many St. Louisans, the big red bow and ribbon going up around the James S. McDonnell Planetarium symbolizes the official start of the holiday season. What many people don’t know about this tradition is that it actually began as a prank. On December 17, 1966, 15 to 20 students from the Washington University in… Continue reading

Saint Louis Science Center Announces 2019 Schedule

Year will include two special exhibitions and exciting construction projects ST. LOUIS, MO. (Nov. 28, 2018) – The Saint Louis Science Center announced its 2019 exhibition, film and event schedule, including two special exhibitions and three OMNIMAX® Theater films, as well as several updates to the facility. Building on recent special exhibition successes, including Destination… Continue reading

New Game Exhibit Opening October 13

Connect to a universe of games in our latest free interactive exhibit, GameXPloration opening October 13. Showcasing games and gaming, from board games to video games to virtual reality. GameXPloration welcomes visitors to a universe of games, a universe that does not follow the dimensions of space and time, where you will play to learn and… Continue reading

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Makerspace: Learn to Play Exquisite Corpse

Learn to Play Exquisite Corpse! This fun drawing game uses chance and teamwork to create surreal drawings. Gather your supplies and a couple friends, then watch the video to learn to play! You will need: Any drawing implements (pencils, crayons, markers) Paper Family and friends  

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Build Your Own Automaton

Build Your Own Automaton! An automaton is a machine that animates a figure using a hand-crank. Automata have been made for over 2,000 years by many cultures. In Greek, the name translates to “acting of one’s own will.” Gather your supplies and tools, then watch the video to learn how to create your own automaton… Continue reading